Preview: Alien Life Simulator Is a Strange Game
There are few games which I’ve played that I can describe as genuinely inexplicable. Without looking at any of the marketing material for Alien Life Simulator, the name suggests it […]
Antal is video game advocate, retro game collector, and video game historian. He is also a small streamer, occasional podcast guest, and writer.
Review: Antonball Deluxe Is a Retro-Inspired Hybrid Throwback
Retro is definitely an approach to take when it comes to game development. Often, retro implies pixel art and a genre popularized in yesteryear, most likely platforming. It’s rare to […]
Preview: Cartel Tycoon: Get a Taste of the High Life by Mastering the Drug Trade
I think most people my age played Drug Wars on their TI-83 calculators in high school in study hall. If you ever wanted a game to capture that feeling of […]
Preview: 30XX Is the Mega Man Style Game I Always Wanted
Damn, 30XX is a great idea—I’m sorry I missed out on 20XX when it originally released. I’m already a huge fan of the classic Mega Man game formula: choose the […]
Review: Eximius: Seize the Frontline Is an Ambitious Hybrid
There was a time in my life where all I would play was first person shooters and the occasional real-time strategy game. The concept of a game that mixed first-person […]
Review: Visually Striking Shattered—Tale of the Forgotten King Suffers from Lack of Polish
I’m a sucker for soulslike games. That’s why, when I had the opportunity to review Shattered—Tale of the Forgotten King, I was excited to give this visually striking game a […]
Review: Flow Weaver Has a Great Premise Marred by Bugs and Control Issues
Virtual reality hasn’t quite reached its full potential. There are all sorts of experiences out there to try, but if you’re like me, action packed games with fast movement are […]
Review: Build a Wall to Stop the Mongol Hordes and More in Stronghold: Warlords
I’m a newcomer to the Stronghold series. It turns 20 this year, so I’m a little surprised I’ve spent little to no time with the franchise. Still, I’ve always been […]
Review: Monster Energy Supercross 4 Is a Hearty Chunk of Supercross
Since I started reviewing video games, I’ve developed a newfound love for racing games. Before, I used to say “I’m not that big of a fan” but the real issue […]
Preview: Glass Cannon Twin Stick Roguelike Revita Enters Early Access Today
I love twin stick shooters, and when combined with roguelike gameplay, there have been some standout games that make it a winning formula. I think the biggest one that comes […]
Review: Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is Meaty Monster Truck Mayhem
I was never into monster trucks when I was a kid. But playing Monster Truck Championship late last year gave me a new enthusiasm for the big wheeled motorsport. There […]
Preview: There’s a Reason Valheim Is a Phenomenon
I’m sure you’ve heard of Valheim already. This indie game, made by a five person studio, has skyrocketed in popularity in the month or so it’s been out. There have […]